Just need some clarification on which I should use. Doing some research and it's between the Weld-on 711 or the Weld-on 795. The website says that the 711 is the strongest, but the 795 should be used on pipe underground. This is the site I am referring to PVC Glue & Primer For Swimming Pool Plumbing. Just wondering if it is a huge deal if I use the 711? Thanks
PVC cement for underground pipes.
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It says 795 is for Flex PVC. Not standard PVC. The wobbly kind. lol. 711 looks ok but I'm not a pool builder
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Also, Christies says it doesn't need primer, but make sure you use some of the purple primer on all your joints. It's especially important as the diameter of the pipe gets larger.
Purple primer is for municipal inspections, just so they know it was done..
Christie’s & clear primer will do the deed.
I used the Weld-On brad (clear primer and glue with success). Ray would know more, but I do like that brand. Removed my chlorinator (which was the FROG SYSTEM) & create a dummy pipe with the same unions. Also, I cut my hard piped back wash hose in 2 parts and placed unions and like the idea of clear primer (not purple) as it is more appealing to the eye. Although, the cost was over $20 for both, which was a little expensive.
Like Catanzaro stated , just about any will do the deed. Technique is everything. I doubt you are doing anything larger than 2” pipe?
I use Christie’s because I can run suction side immediately & pressure side in a few minutes after installing..
So it’s the time is money thing for me.
I use Christie’s because I can run suction side immediately & pressure side in a few minutes after installing..
So it’s the time is money thing for me.